One of my favorite local salvage yards had a very similar Peugeot to this 1980 504 Diesel that’s listed for sale with just under 100,000 miles and in incredibly well-preserved condition. The car in my jurisdiction clearly belonged to… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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49,500 Mile Original: 1949 Chrysler New Yorker
Chrysler was known for their engineering prowess in the era of this 1949 Chrysler New Yorker. This car may seem a little stodgy compared to other cars of the time, but it was still one of the best. It… more»
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1 of 2: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado del Cavallero
I guess that everyone is allowed to have an off day. Well, except for surgeons. Designer George Barris was renowned for some of the most iconic vehicles to grace both the silver screen and the small screen, but this… more»
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Grandma’s Convertible: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Even though convertibles were available during the 1968 to 1972 General Motors A body style, they were nowhere near as popular as hardtops. In fact, this would be the last generation of GM mid-size convertibles ever offered. There were… more»
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Matching Numbers 396: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Barns and garages aren’t the only places where interesting cars can pop out of the woodwork. The owner says that better than a rat-infested barn is a hangar at an airport, which is where this Camaro was found. The… more»
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Family Project: 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan
While the photos aren’t the greatest in the world, the owner’s description of this 1964 Country Sedan paints a picture of an honest survivor that could either be restored or it could be used as it is. It is… more»
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French AMC: 1985 Renault Alliance Convertible
UPDATE 1/13/19 – The bidders didn’t meet the seller’s reserve back in April of 2018 when this incredible 1985 Renault Alliance convertible was listed on eBay. They now have it listed here on Craigslist with a reduced price of $4,900… more»
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Acty of Kindness: 1981 Honda Acty Street
You meet the nicest people on (or, in) a Honda. We all remember that famous slogan in regards to their two-wheel offerings in the 1960s. This 1981 Honda Acty Street van has kind eyes – headlights – and it would… more»
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10k Original Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
The original owner of this 1968 Corvette purchased it new, drove it for six months, and then sold it to his neighbor. This second owner then drove it fairly sparingly until 1973, when he put it up on stands… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W30 442
I’m always a bit hesitant to look at an older car and declare it to be rust-free, but the 1979 Oldsmobile 442 shows a lot of promise in that regard. The owner provides a huge catalog of very clear,… more»
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Farm Find: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1
The owner of this Buick GS 455 refers to it as a numbers-matching car with, in his own words, a “crap paint job.” That does seem like a pretty fair assessment, but it still makes this a very desirable… more»
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Sharp in Steel Gray: 1984 Dodge Rampage
It’s amazing what the right colors can do for a car. This is technically a truck-let, or pre-90s crossover, but the 1984 Dodge Rampage for sale in San Antonio looks incredibly nice with steel gray paint that still holds… more»
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302 Swap: 1975 Ford Courier Pickup
I still count the Ford Courier pickup among the list of project vehicles I’d like to own someday. The older ones in particular, as the later models started to look far more generic. Generic is not a quality you’d… more»
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29,500 Miles: 1976 Ford LTD Brougham
The seller purchased this time machine from the original owner’s family when they decided that it was time for the 95-year-old owner/driver to give up her keys. No, it wasn’t the classic little-old-lady-in-Pasadena story, this 1975 Ford LTD Brougham… more»
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$150,000 Microcar? 1957 Brütsch Mopetta
Most normal people have certain keywords that they use when they’re searching for cars, like V8, muscle car, 0-60 times, etc. For me, it’s microcar, one-seater, chain-drive, two-stroke pull-start engine, etc. Hey, that sounds just like this 1957 Brütsch Mopetta!… more»
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Quad 4 Performance Pack: 1991 Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac’s Grand Am is one of those vehicles that has quietly disappeared from American roads, no doubt having living out its useful existence in most cases. In fact, any that are still on the road have likely skipped right… more»
